How to Make Coffee: The science behind the bean

by Lani Kingston

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How to Make Coffee explores the scientific principles behind the art of coffee making, along with step-by-step instructions of all the major methods, and which beans, roast, and grind are best for them.

This book also covers topics such as:

  • The history of the bean
  • Chemical composition
  • Caffeine and decaf
  • Milk
  • Roasting and grinding
  • Machines and gadgets
  • . . . and many more

Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering molecule in the world; we cannot get enough of it. How is it that coffee has such a hold? Its all in the chemistry; the molecular structure of caffeine and the flavour-making phenols and fats that can be lured out from the bean by roasting, grinding and brewing.

Making good coffee depends on understanding the science: why water has to be at a certain temperature, how roast affects taste, and what happens when you add cream. This book lays out the scientificprinciples for the coffee-loving non-scientist; stick to these and you will never drink an ordinary cup of joe again.

  • ISBN13 9781782405184
  • Publish Date 17 August 2017 (first published 2 March 2015)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint White Lion Publishing
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 160
  • Language English